As you know, this week we learned about the creative tools, screencast and podcast. These tools are unlike many of the other ones we have explored in that they have an expressional flair to them. They are typically used for entertainment, but can be repurposed and used as educational enhancements. They allow for quick and easy expression of ideas and a free way to export media. They are not like the collaborative work tools, but they do have a similar function as voice thread in that audio content can be shared between project partners. I would definitely add this to my PLE, probably under Information Platform. It is useful for absorbing information, and can be accessed without the use of internet, which makes for easy, passive learning. I often listen to podcasts in the car or as I am exercising, and the ability to learn without have to watch or read anything makes these tools especially effective in that they do not require full attention. Because of these features podcasts especially are ideal for busy students who are always on the go.
This week in my feedly reader, I came across a couple of podcasting sites, one of them being the "Science Friday" podcast that airs weekly. While I probably wouldn't have read an article of this kind, given the passive nature of podcasts, I find that they are easy to sink into, and the podcast covers everything from the bacteria in cheese to the war on cancer. One particular podcast, one about the Zika virus caught my attention. In the podcast, the speaker outlines that the type of mosquito that carries the Zika virus is at an all-time high in America, which may be a cause for concern. I find this interesting because yesterday I came across an update that there may be a confirmed case of Zika in America. If you'd like to listen to this yourself, I have provided the link, and urge you to subscribe to some educational podcasting channels on your iPhone, as I find that this tool is particularly useful in helping you learn without even trying.
Have a good night everyone!
-A https://feedly.com/i/explore/%23podcasts
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